Rajasthan is a state which is well known for its beauty, culture, and unique traditions. It is situated in the northwestern part of India. It is the largest Indian state as it covers an area of 342,239 square kilometers. The state shares a border with some of the very important states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat these state plays an important in the development of the country India.
Rajasthan is also popular for its historic forts, palaces and natural wonders including national parks, lakes, rivers, etc. another name given to this state is “the land of kings and Rajputana” as the majority of this state used to be from the Rajupata family. So today in this blog, we are going to discuss the natural wonders of Rajasthan, the Lakes and the history of Rajasthan.
About Natural Wonders of Rajasthan:
There are five popular national parks in Rajasthan which are home to a wide range of flora and fauna but one of the most popular and visited national parks which is home to a large population of tigers is the Ranthambore National Park. The park is not just about the population of flora and fauna but it also offers various activities which keep the visitors entertained such as night safari, nature walk, Ranthambore tiger safari tour etc which makes it an ideal destination for all nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
History of Rajasthan
The history of Rajasthan is quite old it is approximately 5,000 years old. The name that was given to the state at the time of British rule was Rajputana as it was the land that was ruled by Rajputs. The history of Rajasthan includes some of the great rulers such as Nawabs and Maharanas. Some of the popular kings are—- Prithiviraj Chouhan, Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya who was popularly known as Hemu, Mughal Emperor Akbar, Maharana Udai Singh, Maharana Pratap, Raja Maan Singh etc.
This wonderful state was established in the year 1949. Rajputs of Rajasthan were popular for all their fights and how they used to put their respect and honor before them. All the bravery that they had during the fight played an important role in the history of India. Also, Colonel James Tod also played an important role in the history of Rajasthan.
Popular Lakes in Rajasthan:
1. Lake Pichola: This beautiful lake is situated in the white city of Rajasthan, Udaipur. It is one of the most popular tourist spots because of the archaeological beauty it holds. The lake was formed in the year 1362. This lake is also home to two islands that are—- Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. This lake is also known as the gem of Udaipur. There are many aesthetic places that you can visit near Lake Pichola such as-
●City Palace
●Bagore Ki Haveli
●Lake Palace
●Jag Mandir
●Ambrai Ghat
2. Jaisamand Lake: It is another wonderful tourist spot that is situated in the district of Udaipur. It was established in the year 1685. It has gained popularity as it is the second-largest artificial lake in India. The area covered by the lake is 36 square kilometers. The lake was formed by Maharana Jai Singh during the establishment of a dam of the Gomti River. There are many amazing places that you can visit near Jaisamand Lake such as-
●Dwarkadhish Temple
●Vaishnavi Temple
●Hanuman Mandir
3. Ana Sagar Lake: It is another artificial lake that was established in the year 1135-1150 AD. It is the largest artificial lake in the city of Ajmer. The area covered by the lake is 13 kilometers. The lake was constructed by Anaji Chauhan. He was the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan. The aim of building the lake is to uplift the civilization. There are many places that you must visit in Ajmer that are situated near Ana Sagar Lake such as-
●Daulat Bagh
●Khobra Behroon Temple
●Tarahgarh Fort
●Adahi-Din-Ka Jhopra
Conclusion
So if you are planning a visit to Rajasthan then these are things that you should be aware of and these are the lakes that you must visit in Rajasthan. We hope you find this blog interesting and fun to read. Also, we wish you all the luck and adventure on your trip to Rajasthan.
